Recall 09V-346: 2002–2006 New Flyer D60HF

NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Sep 2, 2009, covering about 325 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-346
Report date
Sep 2, 2009
Vehicles affected
325
Owners notified
Sep 26, 2009

The problem

New flyer is recalling model year 2002-2006 d60hf diesel 60 foot high floor transit buses equipped with a lift-u wheelchair lift, or have aftermarket lift-u control boxes installed. A defect in the control box could cause the outboard ramp barrier to fold in toward a lift passenger.

The risk

The ramp barrier could pinch the passenger's feet.

The fix

New flyer is working with lift-u (Please see recall 09e-051) and will repair the transit buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 26, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876 or lift-u at 1-209-838-2400.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V346000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
New Flyer D60HF2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-346?

New flyer is recalling model year 2002-2006 d60hf diesel 60 foot high floor transit buses equipped with a lift-u wheelchair lift, or have aftermarket lift-u control boxes installed. A defect in the control box could cause the outboard ramp barrier to fold in toward a lift passenger.

How is recall 09V-346 fixed?

New flyer is working with lift-u (Please see recall 09e-051) and will repair the transit buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 26, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876 or lift-u at 1-209-838-2400.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.